Head mushroom (Hericium erinaceus, Lion's mane mushroom), also known as Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceus, is a large-scale fungus that can be used for both medicine and food. Cultivation, with an annual output of more than 200,000 tons, ranking first among various medicinal fungi. Hericium erinaceus is rich in nutrients and is a high-quality food with high protein, high dietary fiber and low fat. It also contains functional active ingredients such as polysaccharides and ericone ketones. Its stomach-nourishing function is recognized by consumers.
With the in-depth research on the physiological activity of Hericium erinaceus, a large number of foods and dietary supplements made of Hericium erinaceus as the main raw material have appeared on the market, including Hericium erinaceus biscuits, Hericium erinaceus rice noodles, Hericium erinaceus Mushroom solid drink, Hericium erinaceus extract granules or capsules, etc. In addition, Hericium erinaceus powder and its extracts, which are made of Hericium erinaceus as raw materials through major processes such as crushing, extraction, and drying, have been promoted and applied in domestic and foreign markets as new food ingredients, especially Hericium erinaceus seeds. The Hericium erinaceus extract produced after the entity is extracted, concentrated and dried has a higher content of nutritive active components such as polysaccharides and proteins, and has been widely used in the development and production of dietary supplements and health food.